Teacher candidates will choose a text or movie from the list provided. The list includes a variety of children’s/adolescent/adult literature, articles, and media. Teacher candidate will read, view, or listen to their chosen text. Teacher candidates will then reflect on the relevancy of the text to their own cultural awareness, its relevancy to the classroom, and to their students.
Candidates will share reflections with their classmates by posting reflection on the class Wiki. Teacher candidates will view a minimum of two other postings and comment on the relevancy of those texts as well.
Due for the first class of Advanced Management.
Wiki Reflection Prompts: Be Sure to Check the Rubric.
Include a graphic of book jacket on wiki.(optional)
Write a short description of the book/text.
What diverse group or groups is being depicted?
How did reading or viewing your text change your perception of students who might be in your classroom?
How did reading or viewing your text enhance your cultural awareness of the students you will serve?
What new insights do you have now?
Was this text relevant to your teaching practice and/or the classroom community?
Do you recommend this text to others? Why or why not?
Would you use this book with your students?
Posting Comments:
On the discussion tab of the wiki pages, read and respond to a minimum of three of your classmates’ reflections. Response should include your reaction to the “text” and if you would or would not consider it a good resource for you or your classroom.
Wiki Directions
Assignment Directions
Preparing for Diverse Learners Text Project
Teacher candidates will choose a text or movie from the list provided. The list includes a variety of children’s/adolescent/adult literature, articles, and media. Teacher candidate will read, view, or listen to their chosen text. Teacher candidates will then reflect on the relevancy of the text to their own cultural awareness, its relevancy to the classroom, and to their students.
Candidates will share reflections with their classmates by posting reflection on the class Wiki. Teacher candidates will view a minimum of two other postings and comment on the relevancy of those texts as well.
Due for the first class of Advanced Management.
Wiki Reflection Prompts:
Be Sure to Check the Rubric.
Posting Comments:
On the discussion tab of the wiki pages, read and respond to a minimum of three of your classmates’ reflections. Response should include your reaction to the “text” and if you would or would not consider it a good resource for you or your classroom.